Applied AI Engineer, Audio, XR

About the Job
As an Applied AI Engineer in the Audio Applied AI Research and Innovation team, you will be at the forefront of defining the future of audio for the Pixel ecosystem. Our mission is to push the boundaries of audio AI, advancing the state of the art in playback, capture, generation, enhancement, and ambient understanding. This role is defined by research‑driven innovation and strong engineering principles, where you will bridge the gap between fundamental AI research and deployment in hardware‑constrained environments. You will conduct applied research to solve complex audio challenges, working in a highly collaborative environment with cross‑functional hardware and software teams to translate research breakthroughs into impactful features for phones, wearables, and future devices.

Google’s mission is to organize the world’s information and make it universally accessible and useful. Our Devices & Services team combines the best of Google AI, Software, and Hardware to create radically helpful experiences for users. We research, design, and develop new technologies and hardware to make our users’ interaction with computing faster, seamless, and more powerful.

Responsibilities

Innovate in audio machine learning through fundamental and applied research, advancing the state of the art in audio playback, capture, generation, and editing.

Research and develop novel ML models for speech recognition, text‑to‑speech generation, and real‑time speech enhancement.

Design and implement generative models specifically for signal restoration, enhancement, and ambient audio understanding.

Architect, prototype, and scale robust ML architectures for deployment across on‑device (mobile/wearable) and cloud platforms.

Collaborate with cross‑functional hardware and software teams to translate research breakthroughs into integrated product features.

Qualifications
Required

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or a related field (e.g., Optics, Sensors, Audio/DSP), or equivalent practical experience.

4 years of experience working in a Machine Learning technical environment.

Preferred

Master’s degree or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, or a related field (e.g., Optics, Sensors, Audio/DSP).

Experience designing and implementing real‑time ML‑based voice processing algorithms for embedded systems or mobile platforms.

Technical leadership experience: setting direction, driving business impact.

Expertise in generative AI and speech research, including first‑author publications at top AI conferences (e.g., NeurIPS, ICML, InterSpeech).

Proven track record of optimizing algorithms for performance and low latency.

Compensation
USD: $159,000 – $231,000 (annual base) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits.

EEO Statement
Google is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We are committed to building a workforce that is representative of the users we serve, creating a culture of belonging, and providing an equal employment opportunity regardless of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), expecting or parents-to-be, criminal histories consistent with legal requirements, or any other basis protected by law. See also Google’s EEO Policy, Know your rights: workplace discrimination is illegal, Belonging at Google, and How we hire.

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